Norcross, Gwinnett County

TACO BELL #41224

5518 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA 30093

Food
Latest score
94
Feb 28, 2026
City
Norcross
County
Gwinnett
Grade
A
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 94Grade: A4 violations
Comments

Second consecutive violation of 14B .05(10)(e) 1,2,4 (wet stacking) on a routine inspection. Three consecutive violations of the same code provision on routine inspections will result in a permit suspension. Note: Ensure distributor performing key drop deliveries records at least 2 food temperatures on invoice per the written agreement. Keep invoices for review during inspections. Note: Ensure pizza sauce is heated to 135F within 2 hours. All cold holding and hot holding temperatures in compliance. Questions/comments? 770-963-5132 or gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2A: .03(2)(o)Person in charge could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that the only other employee on site had been informed of their responsibility to report certain symptoms and illnesses.// Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Employee signed a health agreement during inspection.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed metal cups in handwashing sink next to drive thru window.// A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Cups were removed.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(b)Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to drive thru.// Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels,; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge restocked paper towels during inspection.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed several metal and plastic containers stored as clean and stacked wet. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION// Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Containers were separated to air dry (recently sanitized).//

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 86Grade: B3 violations
Comments

Note: Ensure all employees are wearing a hair net or other hair restraint when working with food. Note: Dining counters and table-tops shall be cleaned and sanitized routinely after removing all soiled tableware and food trays shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use by one of the following methods: (i) A two step method in which one cloth, rinsed in sanitizing solution is used to clean food debris from the surface and a second cloth in separate sanitizing solution is used to rinse; (ii) Sanitizing solution is sprayed onto the surface and the surface is then wiped clean with a disposable towel; (iii) If used for cleaning and sanitizing, single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-registered label use instructions; or (iv) Other methods approved by the Health Authority. (v) Food trays may be cleaned and sanitized the same as table ware. All cold holding and hot holding temperatures in compliance. Questions/comments? 770-963-5132 or gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed employee drink from personal beverage (energy drink can) in kitchen. Observed a personal cup of coffee stored above tortilla chips in hot holding cabinet next to handwashing sink.// Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee was coached on approved areas for consuming beverages. Drinks were removed from kitchen.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-1A: .04(4)(n)1Observed employee handle personal beverage container with gloves on, then proceed to handle sauce squeeze bottles with the same gloves.// If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P) Corrective Actions: Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves. Sauce bottles were cleaned and sanitized.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed several plastic and metal containers stored as clean and stacked wet.// Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Containers were separated to air dry.//

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 99Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: After sanitizing, ensure that clean containers are immediately placed on rack to air dry and not stacked wet. Note: Dining counters and table-tops shall be cleaned and sanitized routinely after removing all soiled tableware and food trays shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use by one of the following methods: (i) A two step method in which one cloth, rinsed in sanitizing solution is used to clean food debris from the surface and a second cloth in separate sanitizing solution is used to rinse; (ii) Sanitizing solution is sprayed onto the surface and the surface is then wiped clean with a disposable towel; (iii) If used for cleaning and sanitizing, single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-registered label use instructions; or (iv) Other methods approved by the Health Authority. (v) Food trays may be cleaned and sanitized the same as table ware. Note: All cold holding and hot holding temperatures in compliance. Questions/comments? 770-963-5132 or gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

13A: .02(1)(f)(1)Facility does not have food service permit displayed.// The permit holder shall post the permit as in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. (C) Corrective Actions: A copy of permit was provided to person in charge and posted in public view.//

Sep 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 99Grade: A1 violation
Comments

All cold and hot holding is in compliance unless noted otherwise. QUESTIONS?770-963-5132 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Containers stacked together wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Containers washed and cleaned again, then allowed to air dry.